I finally made it home today... I'd be curious to know how many man-hours were spent on just MY truck, over the last 6 days! I tried leaving yesterday (Tuesday) at 6:30am, only to have my truck die on me in Garrett. After making Mel drive up to help me (Without his morning coffee!!!) we got it started. A few miles later and it was dead again. Mel had already left on his family's rafting trip, and Ron was generous enough to come BACK out to help me again.
I limped the truck back to the campground, where we installed an electric fuel pump. I was able to make it home, but the truck is still running like crap. I have no intentions of allowing this thing to kick my butt, so we'll see what finally turns out to be the culprit.
Before the dying started yesterday, this truck was running and handling like a dream! Darrin brought me a starter (Thanks Darrin!!) and my truck now turns over like it's supposed to. Ron brought a controller and GP relay, that fit very nicely! I ended up going through three different controllers and five relays, before we found a combination that worked!
For my first rally, I have to say that you all are some of the best friends a person can have!
A BIG thanks to Mel and Ron, for being so patient with me. Another BIG thanks to Nick and Tina for all the work that they put into making this rally such a great time. I'd also like to thank everyone that offered suggestions and a helping hand to me. I don't know what next year holds, but I hope that I'll have a camper to bring!(Hint...Hint Ron!!) Sleeping in the truck cab wasn't all that comfortable. I still would not have missed this for the world!
Gary
........... Everything looks pretty spiffy though!!!!! Looks like a fun time was had.... least I got to talk to ya'll via musical phones.... haha
It was a 9 1/2 hour trip with no problems,.
Now to catch up on all the posts....
